Chicago State University has named Scott Spinelli as head men’s basketball coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Monique V. Carroll announced today.
Spinelli was an assistant coach on the 2023-24 CSU men’s team as the primary game plan coordinator for the Cougars, who posted key wins against Northwestern during the regular season and against UC San Diego in the College Basketball Insider playoff tournament.
“I was impressed with Scott’s vision to make our program a conference contender,” Dr. Carroll said. “His experience within Power Five programs and developing winning cultures, as well as his demonstrated ability to recruit and develop student-athletes into elite performers, have elevated Scott to this role. I have no doubt he can develop champions at Chicago State University as we move into the Northeast Conference.
Widely recognized as one of the nation’s top assistant coaches and recruiters, Spinelli’s extensive coaching background spans more than two decades at the Division I level. Prior to last season as an assistant at Chicago State , he served as the interim head coach at Boston College during the 2021 season, where he served as an assistant coach for eight seasons and ranked 11th in the Top 50 assistant coaches list. according to Hoopscooponline.com.
As an assistant, Spinelli led the recruitment and development of six current NBA players (Khris Middleton, DeAndre Jordan, Alex Len, Jake Layman, Jerome Robinson and Ky Bowman) and implemented scouting plans and game to defeat No. 1 Duke at two different schools. (Maryland and Boston College), which showcases his leadership abilities and deep understanding of the game.
Spinelli has received accolades throughout his career for his exceptional coaching acumen and expertise in player development. His contributions to Boston College include mentoring five 1,000-point scorers and leading the program through difficult times, including the COVID shutdown and notable victories against top-tier opponents.
A native of Leominster, Massachusetts, Spinelli graduated from Boston University in 1989, where he was a member of the basketball team under coach Mike Jarvis, helping the Terriers qualify for the the NCAA in 1988. He and his wife, Lynn, have three children: Gianna, Gabriel and Joseph.
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